That damn dog ate my Red Velvet birthday cake!

Apparently along with herding skills Wheaten Terriers have the gift of scaling barstools only to devour their master's birthday cake. One may find this comical however it make's for a nasty 48 hours of clean-up. I do so regret that my hubby didn't put the lid on the cake while we were out for my celebratory dinner. Thanks Molly for saving me the calories, I do still love you and now you have to wear that cake on your hips.

Did somebody say Neiman's?

Take my advice, if you're invited to a fundraiser luncheon at Neiman's... then GET DRESSED! Okay girl's don't make the same mistake as me and think you didn't want to look like you tried too hard. It's a gorgeous spring day in Atlanta and of course I want to drive my jeep. I put on a cute & comfy outfit and cruise down GA 400 to Neiman Marcus at Lenox for a highly anticipated luncheon with my girlfriend Andrea. I became well aware of the fact that I was under dressed as I walked to the escalator when two women gave me the once over and discovered country came to town look. It's alright ladies because country DID come to town. The event was for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and what a great cause. As the fashion show ended and guest speakers finished, I knew then the afternoon had been a blessing. To listen to an eighteen yr. old young girl tell of her journey with cancer and her Mom followed with her own memories I realized I was being filled with someone else's pain and heartache and to be humble in my own little moments. Thanks be to God for my children's health, my family's health and for my cute & comfy outfit!

Call me "Sappy"

Big self hug! Great day and I get to go to sleep tonight with no regrets. Honestly I've got tears of joy in my eyes. Have you ever had one of those days? Far and few between... read'em and weep people!

Did I really just eat Five Guys????

The day started out good as I motivated myself to the gym for a little Kick Box Jam with my girlfriend Karen. We've been working real hard these past couple of months towards the ultimate goal of swimsuit shopping. We've also been feeling the pain. Sore butt, legs, arms and just sore all over.

Well kids were off from school AGAIN so I took them with me to the gym. They played nicely in the kids center for two hours so as a reward I let them choose where to eat lunch. You guessed it... Five Guys. That just ain't right. Oh well, tomorrow is another day.

Oh no Mr. Tennis Pro, don't take anything off your serve

The perfect black and blue imprint of a Penn 4 on my right thigh is my only souvenir from beautiful Montego Bay, Jamaica. I asked for it alright... after a full one hour private tennis lesson. Mr. Tennis Pro I just wanna see if I can return your serve, don't take anything off. I feel great and I've learned so much from you. WHAM!!!!! OUCH!!!!! CRAP!!!!

Home hair color... need I say more?

Dierks Bentley sings it best 'What Was I Thinkin' Oh yeah folks I did it. Marched my butt down that forbidden aisle at CVS. Mind you one of my great friends is the owner of the elite Jamison Shaw Salon in Atlanta. I must of read some dumb article in Good Housekeeping or Ladies Home Journal on how to save a few bucks. Note to self, NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!

This is the crap that keeps me up at night

I have lost many hours of sleep worrying over girlfriend crap. Why did I invite her into my lifelong girlfriend circle??? Why God why? She is my husband's business partner's wife and relocated to my hometown. Lifelong girlfriends are a real blessing and you should protect them as if they were your last Xanax, Valium or drink of choice. New girlfriends are like a pair of shoes. You love them when you find them, however you never know how they're truly going to fit.